Safe Handling of Sharps Training

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Certificate of Completion. This training is non-nationally recognised.

Course Fees

• Group Bookings: Contact us to discuss a customised quote.

Refunds & Fee Protection

• Know the Details: For our refund policy and fee protection guidelines, have a look at our comprehensive Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook.

Payment Information

• Group Bookings: Tailored to suit you. We’ll arrange payment terms that work for both us and your team.

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by Intrinsic Safety Pty Ltd (RTO 45803).

Course Duration & Modes

• Face to Face Training: 4-hour intensive, hands-on session.

Our detailed Safe Handling of Sharps Training course outline ensures a thorough grasp of:

Infectious Disease Transmission

• Common Types of Sharps and Infectious Waste
• Consequences of Exposure
• Infection Control
• Transmission of Disease
• Agents of Infection
• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Parasites
• Communicable Diseases

Infection Control Precautions

• Standard Precautions
• Personal Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene Principles
• Effective Hand Washing

Hazard Management Principles

• Risk Management Terms
• Communicating Risk
• Estimating Risk
• Identifying Hazards
• Assessing Risk
• Determining Likelihood
• Hierarchy of Controls
• Choosing the Right Controls
• Effectiveness of Controls
• Record Keeping

Handling Infectious Waste and Sharps

• Infectious Waste Disposal
• Reducing Risk of Waste Handling
• Handling Infectious Waste
• Handling Contaminated Sharps
• Needle Stick Injury Management

Assessment Methods

We provide a well-rounded assessment process that encompasses both practical tasks and scenarios, as well as written theory assessments, throughout the training. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough evaluation of your skills and knowledge, allowing you to demonstrate your competency in real-world application and theoretical understanding.

Specific assessment tasks to be undertaken include:

• Knowledge Assessment
• Respond to a Contaminated Sharps Incident – Practical
• Respond to an Infectious Waste Incident – Practical
• Respond to Exposure – Practical

This is an open entry course with no pre-requisite qualifications. To ensure your success in the Safe Handling of Sharps Training course, please note the following entry requirements:

• Participants must be aged 18 years or over.
• Sound language and literacy skills are essential (at least Year 10 English or equivalent).
• Commitment to the course duration and time requirements is necessary.
• You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
• A valid email account and a telephone number are necessary for learning and assessment communication.

For comprehensive details on your rights and responsibilities, including our complaints and appeals process, kindly refer to the Pre-Enrolment Participant Handbook on our website.

We’re committed to fostering an enriching learning environment. Key to this is understanding your Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN), and Digital Literacy skills, essential for your course success.

• LLN Evaluation Verification

  • Assessing Your Needs: Check if you need an LLN Evaluation based on your prior qualifications through our LLN Evaluation Verification Form.

• Digital Literacy Checklist

  • Embracing Technology: Complete our Pre-Enrolment Digital Literacy Checklist to help us tailor our support to enhance your digital skills.

• Formal LLN Evaluation

  • Tailored Support: If required, you can complete our Formal LLN Evaluation online, helping us understand your skill levels for personalised support.

These tools ensure you start your course with all the support you need for a successful learning journey. For any questions or extra assistance, feel free to contact our support team at [email protected].